Inoko Sushi

Chicago Health Dept

2521 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

2 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2019

Inspection history

APR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Violation Codes: 3-502.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Violation Codes: 8-103.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING WALK IN COOLER AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ADJACENT SHED AND REAR YARD

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

APR 11
2019
FAIL 22 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO SUSHI PREP COOLERS ON SITE AT 41.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP/BAR SEATING AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT ADJACENT TO PREP SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND BE LOCATED FOR SERVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET ABOVE WOK STATION AND REPAIR LEAK,LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING WALK IN COOLER AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM AND SUMP PUMP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ADJACENT SHED AND REAR YARD.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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